Swansea City's Ethan Galbraith has completed a move to Stoke City for a reported £10m fee. The 25-year-old midfielder joined Swansea last summer from Leyton Orient for around £1.5m.

What happened?

Galbraith's transfer has sparked debate among Swansea fans, with some questioning the value of the move. The Northern Irish midfielder had rejected a fresh deal with Swansea in April, leading to speculation about his future.

Why it matters for Swansea City

The transfer fee is a significant profit for Swansea, but fans are concerned about the loss of a key player. As of now, Swansea City is 11th in the Championship, with 64 points from 46 games, and a recent form of WDWLW.

What comes next?

Swansea will be looking to improve their squad ahead of the new season, with the signing of Moussa Yeo from RB Salzburg being their first addition. The team is 31 points behind leaders Coventry, and will need to strengthen their squad to close the gap. With 57 goals scored and 59 conceded, Swansea's goal difference is -2, and they will be looking to improve their defensive record. The transfer window is open, and Swansea City will be looking to make some key signings to boost their chances of a play-off push.